To help offset increasing operating costs, the Woodland Park Zoo is upping admission starting early next year.
Photo by Ryan Hawk/Woodland Park Zoo.
Beginning on January 3, 2011, winter admission fees will increase from $11 to $11.50 for adults and from $8 to $8.50 for children ages 3 to 12. On May 1, the summer season rates will go up from $16.50 to $17.50 for adults and from $11 to $11.50 for children ages 3 to 12. Toddlers 2 and under are free. Seniors and people with physical disabilities will continue to receive a $2 discount and zoo members receive free admission year round. Also effective on January 3 is a 25 cent increase in parking to accommodate the City of Seattle’s parking tax. Parking will be $5.25.